Subtract 20/42 from 75/21
1st number: 3 12/21, 2nd number: 20/42
75/21 - 20/42 is 65/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
75/21 = 75 × 2/21 × 2 = 150/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
20/42 = 20 × 1/42 × 1 = 20/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/42 - 20/42 = 150 - 20/42 = 130/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/21
- In mixed form: 32/21
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